Acknowledging the American holiday, this article cites the words of Jesus, Moses, Micah, and Paul to remind married couples that our highest allegiance of love must be to our Lord Jesus, even more than to our spouses. We then consider four lessons for Christian couples. Continue Reading →
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I had not thought deeply about the issue of trust until one counselee made trust the central condition for remaining committed to the marriage as well as the counseling process. Other words—such as love, grace, mercy, and forgiveness—receive much attention from biblical counselors seeking to understand biblical principles for healthy marriages. But trust? What does the Bible say about trust? And, more importantly, does God command Christians to trust their spouses? Continue Reading →
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Irritation is a regular experience in marriage. But even if your spouse doesn’t change, your love, appreciation, and enjoyment of them can. This article looks at the interpretations that fuel our irritation, along with three resources to help us in our fight against it. Continue Reading →
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In the aftermath of a miscarriage in their marriage, husbands can find help in the Scriptures to lament well and love their wives. Continue Reading →
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Learn how to apply the Genesis 2:23-25 creation marital narrative of “leave, cleave, weave, and receive” in a gospel-centered way.
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The purpose of marriage is to reveal God’s glory as we represent the Trinity, reflect Christ and the church, and enhance the maturity of our spouse.
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Most of us as head to Ephesians 5:21-33 as our main go-to passage for marriage. How could focusing on all of Ephesians help us to build a robust biblical foundation for marriage?
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As a Biblical Counselor I am frequently faced by people with relationship problems. They receive help with the immediate issue, and then are taught the marks of a healthy relationship.
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Sexual intimacy is not a solution to all marital tension. There may be an occasion or two where the act of sex between a husband and wife has a reorienting effect and helps to renew connection and love for one another after conflict. In general, however, sexual intimacy develops out of relational intimacy and should not, therefore, be used as a fix-all for marital conflict. Biblical counselors, then, should not recommend sexual intimacy as the cure for relational conflict. Continue Reading →
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